The agency’s advertisement promised just the kind of “cutting-edge” expertise that Chris Wong was looking for. The 21-year-old arts student was aiming to get into a graduate programme overseas after completing his studies in Australia, and the “commercial research” firm could give him a ticket in. For nearly 20,000 yuan (US$2,800), the Beijing-based agency would…
At 8.30am on Monday, 24-year-old Lisa Sun leaves her flat in Shenzhen and begins her long commute to work. It starts with an e-bike ride through her neighbourhood, followed by a packed Metro journey, a border crossing intermission, and a similarly packed MTR trip. Ninety minutes later, she steps out into the bustle of Causeway…
The retirement needs of Hong Kong’s baby boomers consist of three pillars: stable income, access to affordable and quality healthcare, and reasonably priced accommodation, according to the chief executive of BOC Life. “These aspirations of a generation with significant wealth now entering retirement are easily attainable, as the quality of cross-border healthcare services improves and…
The retirement needs of Hong Kong’s baby boomers consist of three pillars: stable income, access to affordable and quality healthcare, and reasonably priced accommodation, according to the chief executive of BOC Life. “These aspirations of a generation with significant wealth now entering retirement are easily attainable, as the quality of cross-border healthcare services improves and…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » Hong Kong Now Joins South Asia Water Travel Growth: The Increasing Role Of Ferries In Regional Tourism Highlighted With Chimelong Ferry Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Water travel has become an increasingly popular mode of transportation in South Asia, with ferries playing a key role in enhancing tourism, regional connectivity…
China’s BYD Co. is forging ahead with its attempts to expand in India despite roadblocks from the government that are preventing the electric vehicle maker from conducting key business dealings there. Like most Chinese companies, BYD has been unable to obtain visas for executives after a deadly clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers along a…
Authorities in China’s southern tech hub of Shenzhen have called for leniency towards innovators whose government-funded projects fail or do not pass evaluation. The first policy statement of its kind from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission comes as China aims to cement the city’s status as a hi-tech powerhouse and reduce reliance on…
Earlier this year, Hong Kong launched its first fully electric ferry. In June, jurisdictions within the Greater Bay Area development zone marked a national event for the environment. Against this backdrop, a quiet but important shift is under way. Policymakers in the Greater Bay Area are no longer just thinking about sustainability; they are setting…
Earlier this year, Hong Kong launched its first fully electric ferry. In June, jurisdictions within the Greater Bay Area development zone marked a national event for the environment. Against this backdrop, a quiet but important shift is under way. Policymakers in the Greater Bay Area are no longer just thinking about sustainability; they are setting…
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